--- title: Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting url: https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/support-clips-additives-and-mixing-cups-for-mounting/ date: 2024-03-04T16:48:36+00:00 modified: 2025-02-03T15:33:56+00:00 lang: en_US --- # Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting # Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting ![113043 UniClip](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg) *UniClip Plastic Clear* ![204001000 SpecImen Support Clip Plastic](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg) *SpeciMen Clips* ![204000100 SamplKlip Steel Holder](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg) *SamplKlip* ![208500 Conductive Filler 2lbs](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg) *Conductive Filler* ![208196 Flat Edge Filler For Cold Mount](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg) *Flat Edge Filler* ![208145 CrystalBond LT](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg) *CrystalBond Mounting Wax* ![408100 Cement l70c](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/40-8100_cement-l70c.jpg) *Thermoplastic Cement* ![Support Clips, Additives, and Mixing Cups](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cups-and-Additives.png) *Additives and Mixing Cups* ![208175 Stirring Sticks 100](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg) *Stirring Sticks* ## Make your Mounting Process Easier and More Efficient ### Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups Explore our sample support clips, available for both hot and cold mounting processes, to keep your sample in the correct orientation. Also view our additives, like conductive filler and pigments, as well as our mounting wax for affixing samples to glass slides. ##### Consistent Specimen Alignment Use SamplKlips, UniClips, and Specimen Support Clips for precise placement of the specimen in the mount to ensure the area of interest is properly presented for grinding and polishing. ##### Unique Mounting Applications Choose from a variety of colored pigments and fillers to customize your mounting processes. [Shop Now](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) ### Support Clips #### SamplKlip ![204000100 SamplKlip Steel Holder](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg) Stainless Steel support clip for use with all mounting systems. [Shop SamplKlip](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips) #### SamplKlip I ![204100100 SamplKlip I Plastic Holder](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-4100-100_sampl-klip-plastic-holder-100.jpg) Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems. [Shop SamplKlip I](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips) #### Specimen Support Clip ![204001000 SpecImen Support Clip Plastic](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg) Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems. [Shop Support Clips](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips) #### UniClip Support Clip ![113043 UniClip](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg) Plastic support clip for use with all mounting systems. [Shop UniClip Support Clips](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips) ### Additives #### Pigments ![208507 Blue Pigment 15oz 3ml](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8507_blue-pigment-15oz-3ml.jpg) Use with castable resins for color coding or creating contrast. [Shop Pigments](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Conductive Filler ![208500 Conductive Filler 2lbs](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg) Add nickel based conductive filler to epoxies or acrylics to make mounts conductive for SEM, EDS, or WDS. [Shop Conductive Filler](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Flat Edge Filler ![208196 Flat Edge Filler For Cold Mount](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg) Add ceramic powder to enhance edge retention in castable mounting systems by increasing hardness of mount. [Shop Flat Edge Fillers](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Thermoplastic Cement ![408100 Cement l70c](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/40-8100_cement-l70c.jpg) Use for adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders. [Shop Thermoplastic Cement](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Crystalbond Mounting wax ![208145 CrystalBond LT](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg) Use for adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders. [Shop Crystalbond Mounting Wax](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) ### Mixing Cups #### Plastic Mixing Cup ![](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/plastic-mixing-cups-85-oz-100-pack.png) Graduated plastic mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems. [Shop Plastic Mixing Cups](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Paper Mixing Cup ![Paper Mixing Cup](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8177-100_paper-plain-cups-5-oz-100-pack.jpg) Non graduated paper mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems. [Shop Paper Mixing Cups](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) #### Stirring Sticks ![208175 Stirring Sticks 100](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg) For stirring castable mounting systems. [Shop Stirring Sticks](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories) ##### Ordering | Support Clips, Additives and Mixing Cups | | | | --- | --- | --- | | SamplKlip (Qty 100) | | | | Stainless Steel support clip for use with all mounting systems \* | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-4000-100](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-steel-holder-100) | 0.25H x 0.550W x 0.350in L \[6 x 14 x 9mm\] 0.575g | | | \* Compatible with specimens up to 0.200in \[5mm\] thick | | | | SamplKlip I (Qty 100) | | | | Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems \* | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-4100-100](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-plastic-holder-100) | 0.25H x 0.475W x 0.3in L \[~6 x 12 x 8mm\] 0.230g | | | [20-4100-100S](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-i-plas-hold-sml-100) | 0.25H x 0.425W x 0.25in L \[~6 x 11 x 6mm\] 0.230g | | | \* Compatible with specimens up to 0.200in \[5mm\] thick | | | | Specimen Support Clip (Qty 1000) | | | | Plastic support clip best for castable mount systems • | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-4001-000](https://shop.buehler.com/spec-support-clipplastic-1000) | 0.25H x 0.290W x 0.375in L \[6 x 7 x 9.5mm\] 0.145g | | | • Compatible with specimens between 0.0035 – 0.090in \[0.9 – 2.3mm\] | | | | UniClip Support Clip (Qty100) | | | | Plastic support clip for use with all mounting systems | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-5100-100 (Clear)](https://shop.buehler.com/uniclip-plastic-holder-100) | 0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L \[10 x 9 x 13mm\] 0.290g | | | [113043 (Black)](https://shop.buehler.com/uniclips-black-100pk) | 0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L \[10 x 9 x 13mm\] 0.290g | | | Mounting Consumables & Accessories | | | | Pigments | | | | Use with castable resins for color coding or creating contrast | | | | Part Number | Color | Size | | [20-8505](https://shop.buehler.com/black-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Black | 1.5oz \[45mL\] | | [20-8506](https://shop.buehler.com/red-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Red | 1.5oz \[45mL\] | | [20-8507](https://shop.buehler.com/blue-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Blue | 1.5oz \[45mL\] | | Conductive Filler | | | | Nickel filler makes castable mounting systems conductive | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-8500](https://shop.buehler.com/conductive-filler-2lbs) | 2 lb \[0.9kg\] | | | Flat Edge Filler | | | | Ceramic Powder enhances edge retention in castable mounting systems by increasing | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-8196](https://shop.buehler.com/flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount) | 1 lb \[0.45kg\] | | | Thermoplastic Cement (Qty 12) | | | | For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders | | | | Part Number | Description | | | [40-8100](https://shop.buehler.com/cement-l70c) | Use at 266° F \[130°C\] | | | Crystalbond Mounting Wax | | | | For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders | | | | Part Number | Description | | | [40-8150](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-wax) | Use at 257°F \[125°C\] | | | [20-8145](https://shop.buehler.com/crystalbond-lt) | Use at 127°F\[53°C\] | | | Plastic Mixing Cup (Qty 100) | | | | Graduated Plastic Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-8176-100](https://shop.buehler.com/plastic-graduated-cups-85-oz-100-pack) | 8.5oz \[250mL\] | | | Paper Mixing Cup (Qty 100) | | | | Non Graduated Paper Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems | | | | Part Number | Size | | | [20-8178-100](https://shop.buehler.com/plain-paper-mixing-cups-8-oz-236ml) | 8oz \[236mL\] | | | Stirring Sticks | | | | For stirring castable mounting systems | | | | Part Number | QTY | | | [20-8175](https://shop.buehler.com/stirring-sticks-1000) | 1000 | | ##### Related Consumables [![Epoxy Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Epoxy-Mounting-Systems.png)](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/epoxy-mounting-systems/) [Epoxy Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/epoxy-mounting-systems/) [![Acrylic Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Acrylic-Mounting-System.png)](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/) [Acrylic Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/) [![Release Agents and Powders](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Release-Agent.png)](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/mount-and-mold-release-agents/) [Mount and Mold Release Agents and Powders](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/mount-and-mold-release-agents/) [![Ring Forms and Castable Mounting Molds](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Castable-Molds.png)](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/ring-forms-and-castable-molds-for-mounting/) [Ring Forms and Castable Molds](https://buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/ring-forms-and-castable-molds-for-mounting/) ##### Product Literature [![Magnetic Backed Polishing Cloth English](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Magnetic-Backed-Polishing-Cloths_English.jpg)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/PhenoCure-PhenoCure-LP_Sell-Sheet.pdf) [PhenoCure Sell Sheet](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/PhenoCure-PhenoCure-LP_Sell-Sheet.pdf) [![Compression Mounting Guide](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Compression-Mounting-Guide.jpg)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/Compression_Mounting_Guide.pdf) [Compression Mounting Guide](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/Compression_Mounting_Guide.pdf) [![Buehler Product Catalog](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Buehler-Product-Catalog_default_600x782.jpg)](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [Buehler Product Catalog](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) ###### Frequently Asked Questions How much conductive filler do I need to use? Add more or less conductive filler to meet your conductivity needs. A general recommendation is to use 1.5 – 2 times the weight of the mounting media (for epoxies) and/or volume (for acrylics). How would adding conductive filler impact the media that I use? Adding conductive filler to a given media reduces shrinkage, extends cure times, and increases viscosity. Add more or less conductive filler to meet your conductivity needs. A general recommendation is to use 1.5 – 2 times the weight of the mounting media (for epoxies) and/or volume (for acrylics).Adding conductive filler to a given media reduces shrinkage, extends cure times, and increases viscosity.